Looking for the best things to do this weekend in Indianapolis with kids? You’re in the right place. For March 27–29, 2026, we rounded up our top picks for family events across Indy and the surrounding suburbs, from Easter egg hunts and train rides to Pinewood Derby races, campfires, and a sensory-friendly day at the Zoo. Start with our curated picks below, then check out the full Indy family events calendar for even more options.
Things to Do This Weekend in Indianapolis with Kids | March 27–29, 2026
All Weekend
xZOOberance Spring Festival | Indianapolis Zoo | Included with Admission
xZOOberance brings vibrant blooms, animals, and hands-on spring fun to the Zoo. Families can meet chickens and goats, get creative face painting, move to the beat with a live DJ, try karaoke, join animal-inspired yoga, and explore life-size animal topiaries and fun photo spots.
xZOOberance runs March 19–April 19.
Easter Express | Nickel Plate Express, Noblesville
The Easter Express brings families on a 65-minute, round-trip train ride through Hamilton County’s northern countryside. Riders follow a springtime story about a farmer who misplaced eggs and enjoy a snack during the ride. Each ticket includes the train ride, a story, a signature drink, and a sweet treat. Children 2 and under ride free as lap children in standard seating.
Easter Express runs March 28–29 and April 4.
Gnome Away from Home | Garfield Park Conservatory | $6/person, $14/family
Garden gnomes have gathered at Garfield Park Conservatory for a whimsical spring break display. This year’s theme is “The Beat Goes Gnome,” featuring the gnomes’ take on popular music genres. Families can explore the conservatory and try to spot all the hidden gnomes. Note the Conservatory is closed on Mondays.
Gnome Away from Home runs March 20–April 4.
Pinewood Derby | Indiana State Museum | Included with Admission
Pinewood Derby Fun Runs return to the Indiana State Museum, giving racers a chance to send cars down a two-story, 125-foot track. Alumni racers can bring their own cars, and new racers can fine-tune a build or borrow a car from the museum. Race Day and Best in Show Contest takes place Saturday, March 28.
Pinewood Derby runs March 25–29.
Friday, March 27
Friday Campfire | Holliday Park | 6:30–8 p.m. | $7/person
Join Holliday Park for a fun family Friday night around the campfire. Enjoy s’mores by the fire and learn about something new. Roasting sticks and s’mores are provided. Bring your own hot dogs and make a meal of them! Pre-registration required.
Saturday, March 28
Presidential Egg Roll | FREE | Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site | 9–10:30 a.m.
Families can enjoy crafts, games, prizes, and food on the grounds of the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site. Kids can join egg roll races using wooden eggs, with age-group races every 15 minutes, and take part in a Golden Egg Hunt. President Benjamin Harrison and the Easter Bunny will appear for photos. Space is limited and reservations are required.
Easter Eggstravaganza | FREE | St. Luke’s United Methodist Church | 9 a.m.
Easter Eggstravaganza at the North Indy campus offers a morning of family activities including inflatables, an Easter Bunny photo booth, storytelling, crafts, and an egg hunt designed for all ages and needs.
Party With My Peeps 2026 | FREE | Noblesville First United Methodist | 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Families are invited to a morning of Easter fun featuring an age-group Easter egg hunt, inflatables, face painting, and a chance to take a photo with the Easter Bunny. Bring an Easter basket. Hunt times: Birth–PreK at 10:15 a.m., K–2nd grade at 10:30 a.m., 3rd–5th grade at 10:45 a.m.
Nerf Blaster Battle at Ellenberger Park | Ellenberger Park | 2:30–4 p.m. | $3/person
Ellenberger Park’s 2nd Annual BYOB Nerf Battle brings families indoors for an obstacle-filled Nerf showdown on the rink. Bring your own blaster and foam darts, and label all personal items. The rink is not temperature controlled, so dress accordingly. Music and limited refreshments will be available.
Sunday, March 29
Sensory-Friendly Day: xZOOberance Spring Festival | Indianapolis Zoo | Noon–4 p.m. | Included with Admission
This sensory-friendly day offers a more comfortable Zoo experience for guests with sensory needs. Adjustments include reduced music and sound levels, lights remaining on during the Dolphin presentation, no voice amplifiers during animal chats, quiet rooms, sensory stations, a carousel without lights and sound, and sensory bags available for checkout.
No matter what you choose, there’s plenty of fun to be had this weekend. For even more options, check out our full calendar of Indianapolis family events and our guide to free things to do in Indianapolis this month. Looking for more Easter egg hunts? Check out our 2026 Guide to Indianapolis Area Easter Egg Hunts.
Things to do near Indianapolis this weekend (March 27–29, 2026):
